Chongqing - In Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, districts are leveraging electric vehicle manufacturing, bonded-area exports, motorcycle production, aviation maintenance, and logistics platforms to connect inland industries with overseas markets. During an April visit by the "Vibrant Chongqing" media group, officials and company executives in Tongliang, Yongchuan, Chongqing High-tech Industrial Development Zone, and Shapingba described how manufacturing projects are being integrated with supply-chain services, bonded logistics, and international transport networks. In Tongliang District, AIMA E-Bike has become a leading example. The company established operations in Tongliang High-tech Zone in July 2021, with a total investment of 2 billion yuan (about 292 million U.S. dollars). Its production base includes frame welding, coating, injection molding, and final assembly. On its smart assembly lines, robotic arms perform welding and assembly, AGV unmanned vehicles move materials between workstations, and a new smart connected electric vehicle rolls off the line every 30 seconds. "We have planned 16 final assembly lines, and once full production is reached, annual capacity is expected to reach five million units," said Song Xianbo, deputy general manager of Chongqing Aima Vehicle Technology Co. Song said the company produced 1.5 million vehicles in 2025, with an output value of about 12 billion yuan. Its products are sold across domestic markets, including Yunnan, Guizhou, Chongqing, Guangxi, Hunan, and Hubei, and exported to Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Americas. Aima’s development has also helped drive the formation of a local supplier cluster. Tongliang has attracted more than 20 supporting companies, with products now spanning 16 categories, including smart cabins and transmission systems. A total of 25 core components are supplied locally, with a local matching rate exceeding 80%. In 2025, the smart connected electric vehicle industry in Tongliang generated 5.5 billion yuan in output value, up 22.3% year-on-year, according to the district. The district said
May 2, 2026 · via ichongqing.info
Vinfast Vf7 vs Tata Harrier Ev Vinfast Vf7 Sky Infinity AWD 26.79 lakh Tata Harrier Ev Empowered 75 AWD 28.99 lakh Engine & Transmission Fuel Type/ Propulsion Pure Electric Driving Mode Number of Motors Motor Type Max Motor Power Max Motor Torque Drive Layout Gearbox Type Number of Gears Lockable Differential/s Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox Fuel & Performance Battery Capacity Real World Highway Range (EV) Real World City Range (EV) Claimed Range Charging Time Auto Start/Stop 0-100kph Terrain Modes 20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown) 40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown) Suspension & Steering Front Brakes Rear Brakes Type of Power Assist Steering Adjust Steering Adjust type Front Suspension Type Front Springs Rear Suspension Type Rear Springs Damper Control Ride Height Adjust Wheels Wheel Size Spare Wheel Turning Radius Front Tyre Size Rear Tyre Size Dimensions Length Width Height Wheelbase Doors Ground Clearance Kerb Weight Boot Capacity Chassis Type Comfort Power Windows Electric Tailgate Release Digital Instrument Cluster Bluetooth Connectivity Glove Box Powered Tailgate Acoustic Windshield Power Windows with One Touch-Down Power Windows with One Touch-Up Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold Remote Locking Keyless Entry Push Button Start Climate Control Rear AC Vents Third Row AC Vents Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear Rear Window Sun Shades Rear Windscreen Sun Shade Rear Power Outlet Sunroof Driving Modes Ambient Lighting Cruise Control Auto Parking Launch Control Dead Pedal Hands-free Boot Opening Bottle Holder in Doors Steering Mounted Controls Door Pockets Cup Holders Driver Armrest Storage Cooled Glovebox Comfort Headrest Sunglass Holder Cabin Boot Access Utility Recess On Dashboard Vehicle to load (V2L) Rear Parcel Tray Front Seatback Pockets Voice Assisted Sunroof Headlight and Ignition on Reminder Safety Airbags Seat Belt Warning Rear Cross Traffic Alert Overspeed
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper proposing a regulatory framework for Vehicle-to-Everything communication, commonly referred to as V2X. The paper, released on April 29, 2026, invites feedback from industry stakeholders before a final framework is drawn up. At its core, the proposal is about making vehicles, road infrastructure and road users able to exchange real-time data wirelessly, so that drivers receive alerts and warnings before a hazard becomes visible. V2X is an umbrella term for several types of vehicle communication. V2V means vehicle-to-vehicle, where cars exchange speed, direction and braking data with each other. V2I means vehicle-to-infrastructure, where vehicles communicate with traffic lights, road sensors and overhead gantries. V2P means vehicle-to-pedestrian, where signals are shared with smartphones or wearables carried by people walking or cycling. Together, these systems create a network where a car knows what is happening around it beyond what its cameras and sensors can see directly. TRAI's preferred technical approach is a cellular-based V2X architecture, meaning the system would run on existing 4G and 5G mobile networks rather than requiring an entirely new dedicated wireless infrastructure. This is a practical choice because it means telecom operators, who have already built and are continuing to expand cellular networks across the country, would become the backbone of the connected vehicle ecosystem. Around 30 MHz of spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band has been identified for initial deployment. A hardware unit in each vehicle would connect to the cellular network and continuously broadcast and receive data. The estimated hardware cost is in the range of Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000 per vehicle, which is low enough to be mandated as standard equipment across vehicle categories without adding significantly to on-road prices. The type of alerts this system enables include forward collision warnings when a
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The new company, Oro Mobility, said in a Thursday (April 30) press release that its first major partner is Uber. Oro and Uber have formed strategic fleet partnerships in which Oro will provide operational and maintenance services for Uber’s autonomous and driver-led operations in key U.S. markets, according to the release. For Uber’s autonomous robotaxi program, Oro will provide charging, maintenance, repairs, cleaning, depot staffing and other day-to-day vehicle asset management services. The companies plan to launch this collaboration in the San Francisco Bay Area by the end of the year and then consider expanding it in 2027. For Uber’s driver-led operations, Oro will provide a fleet of vehicles maintained by the company and operated by Oro-employed drivers. The companies successfully piloted this partnership in Atlanta last year, later expanded it to Los Angeles and San Francisco, and now plan to extend it to Northern New Jersey this spring. “This partnership with Uber establishes Oro as an integrated solution that connects demand with scalable fleet management services,” Hertz CEO Gil West said in the release. “Through this work, we’re deepening our capabilities across diverse mobility use cases, and positioning Hertz to play a significant role as the industry evolves.” Advertisement: Scroll to Continue Uber President and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald said in the release that the partnership with Oro will help Uber transition to a network that includes both driver-led and autonomous rideshare operations. “By combining Uber’s global platform and marketplace leadership with Oro’s dedicated fleet management expertise, we are well-equipped to meet increasing rideshare demand and deliver a seamless, high-quality rider experience across the entire mobility ecosystem,” Macdonald said. Uber and carmaker Rivian announced in March that they have teamed up to deploy 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian R2 robotaxis, starting in Miami and San Francisco in 2028 and
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What happens if an autonomous vehicle causes death or serious injury? Government minister outlines criminal liability framework - Perry Richardson - 23 hours ago - 2 min read The Government has reiterated that the UK’s criminal liability framework for autonomous vehicles is built around transferring responsibility away from drivers and towards companies and senior managers overseeing self-driving systems. Responding to a parliamentary question from Caroline Voaden, Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said the Department for Transport had undertaken “significant work” to establish a revised liability framework through the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. The question asked what assessment had been made of the adequacy of criminal liability rules in cases where autonomous or connected vehicles cause death or serious injury. Lightwood said the legislation followed recommendations made by the Law Commissions in 2024, which proposed that new legal entities should take liability when a vehicle is operating in self-driving mode. Ministers say Automated Vehicles Act 2024 shifts legal responsibility to firms and senior managers when self-driving systems are in control Under the framework, companies responsible for autonomous driving systems, along with senior managers, will be placed under a statutory “duty of candour”. Ministers said this requires honest and transparent disclosures to the Government, with failure to comply amounting to a criminal offence. The offence could be treated more seriously where incidents involve death or serious injury. The minister added that the approach now forms the basis of the wider regulatory regime under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, with further detailed regulations still under development. The Department for Transport is currently reviewing industry and stakeholder responses submitted as part of its “Developing the Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework” call for evidence. For taxi and private hire sectors, the liability shift could become increasingly significant as autonomous vehicle technology begins integrating into commercial passenger transport
May 1, 2026 · via taxi-point.co.uk
'The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure,' writes Hannes Põldvee, Product and Sales Manager at Car Rental Gateway. Operations are spread across an invisible board: a booking system in one place, a fleet spreadsheet in another, damage notes sent by email, tomorrow’s pick-ups scribbled on a whiteboard, and payment handling that was never quite integrated with the main rental software. And somehow it all holds together until something gives way. That old patchwork model is now colliding with a very different market. For one thing, cars themselves have become data sources on wheels. Secondly, labor costs are rising, fleet overheads are heavier, and every idle rental car eats into profits. Damage disputes matter even more, and every delayed handover looks less like a rare incident and more like a design failure. On the other side of the rental desk are customers who expect digital convenience as standard. Over the past decade, airlines, hotels, ride-hailing services, and on-demand food delivery have taught customers to expect real-time updates, mobile-first workflows, and digital payments, leaving little room for delay. A rental business no longer competes only with other rental companies, but also with the best digital experience a traveler had that week. J.D. Power, the market research firm, now treats digital tools as one of the seven core dimensions of rental customer satisfaction, alongside ease of rental, pick-up and drop-off, trust, vehicle, staff, and value. What once felt like an add-on, something nice to have, is part of the core rental experience. J.D. Power’s 2025 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study puts it plainly: at airport locations, customers who bypass the counter save nearly eight minutes on average and report higher satisfaction, yet 80% still stop at the desk first. The demand for a smoother
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Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so: OpenAI positions GPT-5.5 as foundation for agent-driven 'compute-powered economy'. OpenAI's GPT-5.5 represents a shift from passive language models to proactive, agent-driven systems capable of executing complex tasks across applications with minimal instruction. The model improves coding, computer control, and general business use cases, reflecting a broader focus on real-world utility over benchmarks. Leadership frames AI as part of a "compute-powered economy," where access to compute determines problem-solving capacity and productivity gains. The strategy emphasizes scaling intelligence through infrastructure investment, iterative deployment, and expanding agent autonomy with governance safeguards. Importance for marketers: AI is evolving from a tool into an execution layer for business operations. Marketing teams should prepare for agent-driven workflows that handle campaign execution, analysis, and optimization, increasing productivity but requiring stronger oversight, governance, and integration with core systems. Salesforce headless shift signals rise of agent-native software economy. Salesforce announced a headless architecture that exposes its entire platform via APIs, enabling AI agents to directly access data, workflows, and tasks without traditional user interfaces. This approach aligns with a broader shift toward agent-native startups, where AI agents become the primary interface and SaaS platforms function as back-end infrastructure. The model suggests outcome-based pricing, reduced reliance on implementation services, and new competitive advantages tied to distribution and domain expertise. The shift could fundamentally reshape enterprise software, compressing services layers and accelerating automation across industries. Importance for marketers: Headless, agent-driven systems will redefine martech stacks and customer engagement. Marketers should prepare for a future where AI agents execute campaigns, analyze data, and optimize performance directly, reducing reliance on traditional dashboards and changing how value is priced and delivered. Cloudflare enables AI agents to deploy and launch applications autonomously. Cloudflare and Stripe have introduced a protocol that allows
May 1, 2026 · via marketingprofs.com
A traveler books a flight through an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant embedded in a super app. The agent finds the fare, selects the seat and completes payment. The user never leaves the interface. The digital wallet was built for a human tapping a screen. It was not built for software acting on their behalf. At its MoMents 2026 FinTech forum in Kuala Lumpur, Ant International introduced the Agentic Mobile Protocol, or AMP, the world’s first agentic payment framework built for mobile interfaces including digital wallets, super apps and wearable devices. The protocol is open-sourced. Existing AI payment infrastructure largely runs on card rails not engineered for agents initiating, authenticating and settling transactions without a human in the loop. AMP, however, was. A Protocol Built for Where Commerce Already Lives Digital wallet users reached 4.4 billion in 2025. That number is expected to exceed 6 billion by 2030. The payment infrastructure serving those users was not designed for AI agents. AMP is built to close that gap. Merchants, AI platforms and agent builders can embed payment capabilities directly into existing workflows. No system overhaul is required. AMP cuts the number of steps required to link a payment agent to a digital wallet by 50% compared to traditional card-binding methods, according to Ant’s press release. Advertisement: Scroll to Continue The network behind the launch is substantial. Alipay+ connects more than 40 digital wallet partners. It covers 1.8 billion user accounts and 150 million merchants globally, the company said. Ant is among the first partners of Mastercard and Visa to pilot card-based transaction capabilities for AI agents. The company is also working with Google on broader agentic commerce protocols. Identity Is the Infrastructure The buyer in an agentic transaction is no longer the person holding the phone. Banks, processors and networks need a
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On the Dash: - Ransomware attacks on the auto industry more than doubled in 2025, accounting for 44% of all cyber incidents. - Suppliers are the weakest link, giving criminals a back door into OEM systems. - Connected vehicles are now a direct target, with attackers seizing remote control of individual cars. Ransomware attacks targeting the automotive sector more than doubled in 2025, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Halcyon. Ransomware is a type of cyberattack in which criminals infiltrate a company’s systems, encrypt its data, and demand payment to restore access. Those attacks made up almost half (44%) of all cyber incidents across the industry last year, the report found. The consequences have been severe. A ransomware attack halted all of Jaguar Land Rover’s global production for more than three weeks last October, causing an estimated $2.5 billion in economic damage. A year earlier, BlackSuit, a Russia-linked criminal organization, took down operations at approximately 15,000 dealerships for two weeks after attacking the industry’s leading dealership management platform. The collective losses were estimated at $1 billion. Consumer data is also at risk. A compromised automotive IT provider in early 2025 exposed personal information on 2.7 million vehicle owners, including Social Security numbers. Why automakers and dealers are ransomware targets Cybersecurity analysts say criminals are targeting the auto industry for a simple reason: shutting it down is expensive. Automotive manufacturing runs on tight deadlines. When systems go down, the costs quickly add up. The math makes the auto industry one of the most attractive extortion targets for cybercriminals. The industry’s rapid embrace of connected technology made the problem worse. Vehicle platforms, over-the-air software updates, and cloud-based systems all created new targets for the attackers. In 2025, attackers used telematics systems, cloud platforms, or APIs as their primary entry point
May 1, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
A group of four new electric vehicle charging stations in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor area are part of a statewide program to make it easier for people to own EVs. Installation of this latest group of high-speed chargers was supported by a state program through the EV charging company ChargePoint. The company's policy director, Emily Kelly, explained it wasn’t taxpayer funds. “This project was made possible through funding from NYSERDA's DCFC program, funded by the Volkswagen Settlement, which will help reduce the cost of purchasing and installing fast chargers," Kelly said. "Access to charging is one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption.” The location of this site was key. The four charging stations are in the parking lot near the Iron Pier apartment and business complex. The clean energy company Zero Six Energy installed the units. Vice President Jared Klapperich said these were placed as part of state plans to expand access to the technology. “It had to fit along the NYSERDA corridor; the fact that it was a disadvantaged community was really important, and then a good site host that wanted the chargers here for their residents and for local businesses and community members," Klapperich said. The parking spaces at the charging spots are reserved for EV drivers while they us them. NYSERDA Clean Transportation Director Adam Ruder suggested the adoption of electric vehicles is growing. He added new vehicles are getting less expensive with more used EVs on the market. The NYSERDA program has millions more to help offset the cost of more charging stations. Businesses and multi-family residences can apply. (source: google.com/maps)
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EV charging networks have now become critical infrastructure and link residential and commercial infrastructure with a direct connection to the grid at many dedicated locations. EV charging station security is increasingly a concern as more chargepoints are digitally connected to the grid. Control software is connected to the grid to manage energy flow, and EV charging networks also contain software that processes and stores sensitive data. With smart technology and smart grids being more widely implemented, cyberattacks not only present risks to the EV charging structure itself, but also to their customers and the wider grid network. The EV charging threat landscape As an increasing number of EV charging stations are online and digitally connected to the energy grid, there is a greater chance that electric vehicle charging vulnerabilities will manifest. This is because there are more entry points for hackers to exploit, both hardware and software. The issue is compounded because there is a lack of standardised protocols when manufacturing components and there are still many EV charging stations that are unregulated, unsecured, and don’t have end-to-end encryption, so are therefore directly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Related:UK surpasses 2 million EV registrations as government grant drives uptake Once access is gained, EV chargers can be deactivated, malware can be injected to try and infect the wider digitally connected grid network, firmware can be added that affects the hardware, and attacks can also cause a range of low-level interruptions that include stopping charging sessions mid-charger, imposing the wrong pricing schemes, and displaying malicious messages on the screen of the charging unit. Therefore, EV charging station security is important. It should be noted that there are many layers to smart grid architecture, so gaining access at one entry point doesn’t guarantee entry to all aspects of the wider grid network, but it
May 1, 2026 · via evinfrastructurenews.com
Rewiring operations: the shift from reactive to real-time in finished vehicle logistics With disruption now the norm across automotive supply chains, reactive operations are no longer viable. The next phase of operational excellence will be defined by real-time visibility – combining data, processes and people to enable faster, smarter decisions across the network. The finished vehicle logistics industry is no stranger to pressure, but this decade has seen a number of disruptions that have exposed structural weaknesses. Capacity constraints, labour shortages, volatile production schedules and rising costs have continued to challenge the sector’s ability to deliver vehicles efficiently and on time. Against this backdrop, the industry is being forced to modernise operations that have historically lagged behind upstream supply chain in terms of digitalisation. The urgency with which finished vehicle logistics operations must modernise was reflected on stage at Automotive Logistics' recent Finished Vehicle Logistics conference in California, where industry leaders repeatedly highlighted the limitations of traditional, reactive models. Real-time visibility To truly move away from a reactive model towards more dynamic operations, real-time visibility is essential. There are so many different handoffs within finished vehicle logistics – across plant yards, rail stations, ports, vessels, compounds and dealerships – that can cause fragmentation in the network, so having a end-to-end view in real time ensures any issues can be addressed before they disrupt operations. "The supply chain is very complex – there are lots of touches on a vehicle from plant release to delivery to the final destination," stated Nathan Lawson, vice president of customer success at Overhaul. "So what we focused on is how to get a more proactive, real-time view of when damage takes place." He explained that this level of visibility not allows Overhaul to address issues immediately rather than waiting until a claim is made by
May 1, 2026 · via automotivelogistics.media
Top Stories Stellantis, Volkswagen report mixed Q1 results. Read More UAW monitor cites governance failures in delayed strike fund investments. Read More Rivian increases Georgia plant capacity to 300,000 units, narrows Q1 losses. Read More NHTSA’s controversial ‘Kill Switch’ mandate lives on despite missed deadline, repeal effort. Read More Featured Interviews 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade: Hybrid-only strategy delivers style, efficiency, and value The 2026 Toyota Camry arrives with a clear message from Toyota: hybrids are no longer a niche offering, they are the mainstream. For this latest generation, Toyota has gone all-in on hybrid powertrains, eliminating the traditional gas-only option and focusing on efficiency without sacrificing the practicality that has made the Camry a consistent best-seller. The addition of the new Nightshade trim brings a more aggressive design edge to a model that has historically leaned toward conservative styling, giving buyers a reason to take a second look at this midsize sedan. Watch the full segment here. Carvana expands CDJR footprint as new-car ambitions take shape I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us. Used car retailer Carvana had a great Q1 earnings call this week, reiterating their long-term goal of achieving 3 million used car sales and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.5% by 2030 to 2035. To put that into perspective, 3 million used sales would still only put them at about 7.5% of all used vehicles sold in the U.S. market. Watch the full segment here.
May 1, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
Hyundai Motor has introduced Pleos Connect, a new in-vehicle infotainment platform, which will debut on the Grandeur sedan in South Korea later this month. The platform is the group’s first major release under its move to a software-defined vehicle architecture. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. The company intends to roll out the platform across approximately 20 million vehicles spanning the Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis marques by 2030, with longer-term ambitions centred on what it terms artificial intelligence–defined vehicles. Central to the system is Gleo AI, a voice assistant built on a large language model. The assistant supports simultaneous processing of multiple commands, context-aware interpretation, web search functionality, and direct control of vehicle systems such as climate and navigation. It is also capable of identifying the origin of commands within the cabin, enabling zone-specific responses to different occupants. Hyundai Motor feature & CCS sub-division senior vice president and head Jongwon Lee said: “Pleos Connect is a next-generation infotainment system that offers customers an elevated mobility experience by combining a mobile-friendly platform with advanced AI technology. With the new Gleo AI and an open app market, users will experience the limitless potential of future mobility.” The cockpit layout features two screens. The primary display is divided into a driving information panel, an application zone and a shortcut bar for frequently used functions. A secondary, narrower screen sits within the driver’s eyeline, presenting speed, media and navigation data. Steering wheel and dashboard-mounted physical controls are retained alongside the touchscreen interface, and a three-finger gesture allows drivers to reposition or dismiss application windows without redirecting their attention from the road. Hyundai said the navigation system has been redesigned based on analysis of existing user behaviour, with a modular
May 1, 2026 · via just-auto.com
Hyundai Motor has introduced Pleos Connect, a new in-vehicle infotainment platform, which will debut on the Grandeur sedan in South Korea later this month. The platform is the group's first major release under its move to a software-defined vehicle architecture. The company intends to roll out the platform across approximately 20 million vehicles spanning the Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis marques by 2030, with longer-term ambitions centred on what it terms artificial intelligence–defined vehicles. Central to the system is Gleo AI, a voice assistant built on a large language model. The assistant supports simultaneous processing of multiple commands, context-aware interpretation, web search functionality, and direct control of vehicle systems such as climate and navigation. It is also capable of identifying the origin of commands within the cabin, enabling zone-specific responses to different occupants. Hyundai Motor feature & CCS sub-division senior vice president and head Jongwon Lee said: “Pleos Connect is a next-generation infotainment system that offers customers an elevated mobility experience by combining a mobile-friendly platform with advanced AI technology. With the new Gleo AI and an open app market, users will experience the limitless potential of future mobility.” The cockpit layout features two screens. The primary display is divided into a driving information panel, an application zone and a shortcut bar for frequently used functions. A secondary, narrower screen sits within the driver's eyeline, presenting speed, media and navigation data. Steering wheel and dashboard-mounted physical controls are retained alongside the touchscreen interface, and a three-finger gesture allows drivers to reposition or dismiss application windows without redirecting their attention from the road. Hyundai said the navigation system has been redesigned based on analysis of existing user behaviour, with a modular layout enabling maps and other applications to run concurrently. Route guidance draws on live traffic data sourced from connected vehicles
May 1, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
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- Pleos Connect, a next-generation infotainment system, will launch in May as Hyundai Motor Group’s first Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) transition deliverable - The system will debut on Hyundai Motor’s new GRANDEUR in Korea, followed by a phased global rollout; IONIQ 3 first European model to feature Pleos Connect - By 2030, the Group aims to deploy Pleos Connect in approximately 20 million Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis vehicles - Its intuitive UX combines a central widescreen, a slim forward display and physical buttons for convenient and safe vehicle control - The advanced navigation system offers intuitive, data-driven route guidance with online maps, seamlessly integrating with Gleo AI - Gleo AI, an integrated agent powered by a large language model, enables voice control for vehicle functions, route assistance and information searches - The App Market provides an open ecosystem for music, video and web browsing, extending the mobile experience into the car SEOUL, April 29, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today unveiled Pleos Connect, a next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system designed to fundamentally transform the customer mobility experience. As the first major step in the Group’s transformation into a software-centric mobility leader, Pleos Connect is built on three core development pillars—intuitiveness, safety, and openness—to combine a mobile-friendly user environment with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), creating a highly scalable and intuitive platform. The system will receive continuous feature and performance enhancements via over-the-air (OTA) software updates. The system will debut on the new GRANDEUR in Korea in May, followed by a phased global rollout, including the recently unveiled IONIQ 3 in Europe. The Group aims to equip approximately 20 million Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis vehicles with Pleos Connect by 2030, reinforcing its leadership in future mobility solutions. “Pleos Connect is a next-generation infotainment system that offers customers an elevated mobility
May 1, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
The photograph Tesla posted to X on Wednesday showed a sea of workers in a cavernous Nevada factory, with the blunt silver nose of an electric truck barely visible at the back of the frame. The caption read simply: “First Semi off high volume line.” Nine years after Elon Musk stood onstage and promised a revolution in long-haul freight — and seven consecutive missed production deadlines later — the Tesla Semi has begun rolling off an industrial-scale assembly line for the first time. The milestone, confirmed Wednesday by the company, represents more than a manufacturing achievement. It signals a potential structural shift in North American trucking, a $900 billion industry that has run almost exclusively on diesel since the Interstate Highway System was built, and which has watched the electric vehicle wave crash over passenger cars while leaving heavy freight largely untouched. “The pilot units that PepsiCo drove for four years were the proof,” said one industry analyst who has tracked the program since its unveiling. “This is the product.” A Factory Built for Scale The Semi is now being produced at a dedicated 1.7-million-square-foot facility adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada in Sparks, a plant Tesla spent years constructing while its electric truck program remained in a kind of suspended animation — outpaced by the demands of its passenger car business and constrained by battery cell shortages. That bottleneck has been addressed with characteristic Tesla verticality. The 4680 battery cells that power the Semi are manufactured within the same complex, eliminating the supply chain dependency that forced the company to deprioritize the truck for years while it allocated cells to the Model 3 and Model Y. The factory is designed for an annual capacity of 50,000 trucks — a figure that would represent roughly 20 percent of the entire North American
May 1, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Slotkin, Moreno introduce bill intended to ban connected vehicles from China, other countries in U.S. A bill intended to prohibit the sale and import of so-called connected vehicles from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran within the United States has been introduced in the House. The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 was sponsored by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, and Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, and announced by their offices on Wednesday. The expressed intent is to prevent locations and personal data of American motorists from being accessed by China or other foreign adversaries through the use of connected vehicles and their technology systems. The bill would invoke its restrictions in stages, starting with software and vehicle rules in 2027 and adding hardware rules in 2030. China alone exports nearly 8 million vehicles a year and is increasingly targeting new markets for its products, the bill's supporters say. "Chinese cars are surveillance packages on wheels, with the ability to collect on American citizens and sensitive sites," Slotkin said. The technology used by connected vehicles can collect data such as location, operational, and personal information. The bill says these conditions, should networks be based in certain countries, "pose an unacceptable threat to the security and resilience of the United States." "As Europe, Mexico, and others allow their markets to be overrun by Chinese predators, the U.S. must act before it's too late. The answer is simple: Chinese vehicles can never be allowed into the U.S. market — the fate of the American auto industry and countless autoworkers depends on it," Moreno said. The senators' press release included statements from Ford Motor Co., General Motors and the United Auto Workers. "We commend Senators Moreno and Slotkin on their bipartisan work to protect the U.S. industrial base. We look forward to working with Congress
Apr 30, 2026 · via cbsnews.com
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